Exotic Incident #212

Incident Date:
12/01/1998
Location:
Chiefland, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger Cub
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A Siberian tiger cub was found alongside a highway after apparently falling or jumping from a trailer. A veterinarian at a wildlife rehabilitation center found several sores on the cub’s body that did not appear consistent with a fall onto the roadway.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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